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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.26, 3,963.75 and 911.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.26, 3,963.75 and 911.02 is: 1,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.26 : 3,963.75 = 911.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.26/3,963.75 = 911.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.26x = 3,963.75 × 911.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.26x = 3,611,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,055.53/2,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.65

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